World's top-10 highest-paid athletes for 2013

9. Cristiano Ronaldo – Footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 60 goals in 55 games for the Spanish giants’ Real Madrid the last year and he was the runner-up for the world’s best player of the year. The Portuguese winger currently earns nearly $44 million.

Total Earnings: $44 millionSalary/winnings: $23 millionEndorsements: $21 million